Special Weather Statement 05/17/2025 20:36 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2025 - 8:36pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1036 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blevins, or 10 miles south of Murfreesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... McCaskill and Blevins.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Hempstead; Nevada
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA